Parking and Beach Shuttles

If you have a permit from the City of Seattle to park down at the beach, you can park there.

Permits for beach parking are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center Tuesday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Beach permits are only for those who otherwise would not be able to walk to the beach - families with children under 8, people over 62, and others who are not physically able to walk to the beach due to and injury, illness or some other physical condition.

Permits are good for three hours and must be returned to the environmental learning center after use.

Beach passes are limited. Occasionally you may need to wait until one is returned before you can check one out.

If you do not have a permit, you may receive a parking ticket from the Seattle Police Department if you are parked at the beach.

Summer Weekend Shuttles

Beach shuttles run during summer weekends only, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.